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Vintage Dragon Lighter

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Novelty Sterling Silver Dragon Cigar Lighter Hallmarked in 1972 by Carringtons
By Carrington & Co
Located in London, London
the form of a dragon, standing on a pedestal base. The head is removable to fill with lighter fluid
Category

1970s English Vintage Dragon Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty sterling silver cigar lighter modelled as a dragon - made in 1997
Located in London, London
, is modelled as a dragon, with an Impala horn handle and glass eyes. The cigar lighter measures 5.75
Category

1990s English Vintage Dragon Lighter

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Victorian Silver Plate & Antelope Horn Dragon Cigar Lighter, C.1900
By Walker & Hall
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Victorian silver plated & horn mounted table cigar lighter. The large
Category

20th Century British Victorian Vintage Dragon Lighter

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze "Fire Breathing Dragon" Lighter by Alfred Dunhill, circa 1960s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze lighter shaped like a "Fire Breathing Dragon" by Alfred Dunhill, circa 1960s.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dragon Lighter

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Dragon Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage dragon lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage dragon lighter — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made vintage dragon lighter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franco Salimbeni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Dragon Lighter?

Prices for a vintage dragon lighter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $587 and can go as high as $9,375, while the average can fetch as much as $1,893.
Questions About Vintage Dragon Lighter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, to refill a Cartier lighter, you open the valve cap on the top using the grooves or notches, depending on the design. Then, insert the gas refill and press for three seconds. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Cartier lighters.